List of Metro Express (Los Angeles County) bus routes


Metro Express is a network of express bus routes in Los Angeles County, California, operated by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Metro Express buses typically operate like a local or limited stop route at the origin of their run, then enter a freeway where they make no or very limited stops, followed by another section of local or limited stops at the destination of the run. Routes that run to and from downtown are identified by numbers in the 400's and routes that run in other areas are identified by numbers in the 500's. Most runs use buses painted in the poppy-orange Metro Local livery.

History

Metro created a separate brand for its express routes in 2003 as the agency introduced a new branding, including separate paint scheme for buses. Metro had proposed giving Metro Express buses a crisp blue color. Buses in this color scheme rolled out on two new "premium express" lines that would operate between major transportation hubs or activity centers with very few stops and no local operations. It was a service concept Metro planned to expand to other lines, but ridership was disappointing. Metro eventually abandoned the "premium express" concept, integrating line 450X into the Silver Line and making route 577X a more traditional Metro Express route.

Routes

400s (Express to/from Downtown Los Angeles)

500s (Express in other areas)